The confetti has settled at Levi’s Stadium, and the history books have been written. The Seattle Seahawks are the Super Bowl LX Champions, defeating the New England Patriots 29-13 in a game defined by a suffocating “Dark Side” defense and a record-breaking rushing performance.
But the final score only tells half the story. From Bad Bunny’s politically charged halftime show to the viral Kim Kardashian x Lewis Hamilton commercial that broke the internet, Super Bowl Sunday 2026 was a cultural phenomenon.
For fans asking “who won Super Bowl 2026,” “what color was the Gatorade,” or “did the National Anthem go over,” this is your ultimate, comprehensive guide to everything that happened on and off the field.
The Game: How Seattle Dominated (Quarter-by-Quarter)
The narrative going into the game was “Rookie vs. Veteran,” but the story quickly shifted to Seattle’s defensive dominance over Patriots rookie QB Drake Maye.
- 1st Quarter: The Defensive Stand The game began with a defensive stalemate. The coin toss (which landed TAILS, for those betting) gave Seattle the ball, but nerves were evident. Both teams traded punts until Seattle kicker Jason Myers broke the ice with a 48-yard field goal.
- Score: Seahawks 3, Patriots 0.
- 2nd Quarter: The Kenneth Walker Show Seattle found their rhythm on the ground. Kenneth Walker III, who would later be named Super Bowl MVP, ripped off a 42-yard run that set up another field goal. The Patriots struggled to move the ball, with star cornerback Tariq Woolen locking down New England’s receivers.
- Halftime Score: Seahawks 9, Patriots 0.
- 3rd Quarter: The Patriots Strike Back Coming out of the Bad Bunny halftime show, the Patriots finally woke up. Drake Maye connected on a deep post route to set up a touchdown, cutting the lead to 9-7. For a moment, it looked like a classic Patriots comeback was loading.
- 4th Quarter: The “Pick-Six” Dagger With 8 minutes left and the Seahawks clinging to a narrow lead, chaos struck. Patriots QB Drake Maye was pressured and threw a panicked pass into the flat. Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu intercepted it and returned it 45 yards for a touchdown.
- The Dagger: This “Pick-Six” broke New England’s spirit. A late Kenneth Walker touchdown run sealed the 29-13 victory.
The MVP: Kenneth Walker III Makes History
Kenneth Walker III became the first running back since 1998 (Terrell Davis) to win the Super Bowl MVP award.
- The Stats: 22 carries, 135 rushing yards, 1 TD, 26 receiving yards.
- The Impact: In an era dominated by quarterbacks, Walker proved that a dominant ground game is still championship material. His ability to control the clock in the 4th quarter was the deciding factor.
The Halftime Show: Bad Bunny, Gaga & The Viral Message
The Super Bowl 2026 halftime show is currently the #1 trending topic on X (Twitter). Bad Bunny delivered a spectacle that was equal parts party and protest.
- The Entrance: He descended from the stadium roof on a palm tree platform, opening with “Monaco.”
- The Guests:
- Lady Gaga: Joined for a stripped-back, bilingual version of “Die With a Smile.”
- Ricky Martin: The crowd erupted for “Livin’ La Vida Loca.”
- The Controversy: Bad Bunny closed the show holding a football with the handwritten message: “The only thing more powerful than hate is love.” This image has already become the most-shared meme of 2026.
- The “Ocasio 64” Mystery: He wore a jersey reading “Ocasio 64,” a tribute to his mother’s surname and a personal family milestone.
Commercial Break: Kim Kardashian & Lewis Hamilton
While the game was intense, the commercial breaks were equally competitive. The clear winner? The Kim Kardashian x Lewis Hamilton spot for Mercedes-Benz.
- The Ad: It featured the F1 legend driving Kim K through a futuristic, traffic-free Los Angeles.
- Why It Went Viral: Fans are speculating about their on-screen chemistry, sparking dating rumors that are currently out-trending the game itself.
- Honorable Mention: The Doritos commercial featuring Pedro Pascal fighting a CGI squirrel for a chip was the runner-up for “Funniest Ad.”
The “Prop Bet” Scorecard (For The Degenerates)
Did you win money or lose it all? Here are the results for the most popular novelty prop bets:
- Coin Toss: Tails (Seattle won).
- National Anthem Length:Charlie Puth sang it in 1:58.
- Result: UNDER (The line was 2:02).
- Gatorade Color:Blue.
- Context: A shocker! Most bettors had “Green/Yellow” or “Clear.” The Seahawks chose Blue to match their jerseys, paying out at +650 odds.
- First Song at Halftime: “Monaco” (Bad Bunny).
- Did a Fan Run on the Field? No.
Social Media “Script” & Conspiracy Theories
As always, the internet remains undefeated. The top trending hashtag post-game is #NFLScript.
- The Theory: Fans are pointing out that the Super Bowl Logo colors for this year (Green and Blue) perfectly matched the Seahawks’ victory, continuing the “Logo Color Conspiracy.”
- Reaction: While clearly a coincidence, TikTok is flooded with videos analyzing the “predictive programming” of the logo.
Where to Watch the Replay
If you missed the live broadcast on NBC, do not worry.
- Full Game Replay: Available immediately on Peacock Premium.
- Condensed Game: Available on NFL+.
- Halftime Show: The full 13-minute performance is up on the NFL YouTube Channel.
- Note: The Super Bowl is NOT on Tubi or Netflix, despite the search trends suggesting otherwise.
What’s Next? (2027 Location)
With the Lombardi Trophy heading to Seattle, the NFL turns its eyes to next year.
- Super Bowl LXI (2027): Will be hosted at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
- Early Odds: The Kansas City Chiefs and Seattle Seahawks have already opened as co-favorites to meet in LXI.
Discussion: Did the Seahawks deserve the win, or did the Patriots choke? And was Blue Gatorade a fair bet? Drop your comments below!